Veteran Fuji singer Abdul “Love Azeez” Azeez Oladeji has been buried in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State.
The 81-year-old singer passed away at home on Wednesday evening after a short illness.
Adekunle Abiodun, the general secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
Family, friends, colleagues, and fans said their goodbyes to the singer on Thursday, following Islamic customs.
“May the Almighty Allah grant him eternal rest, console his families, friends, fans, professional colleagues and well-wishers to bear the irreparable loss,” he wrote.
Tony Okoroji, former chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), and Fuji star Musibau “Omo Kekere” Alani, who is the vice president of FUMAN, joined the burial ceremony.
They led FUMAN executives and other Fuji artists in paying their last respects to the legendary singer.
The late singer was president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in 1989 and later chaired the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON).
He was among the pioneers who helped shape Fuji music from its early days.
Fuji music started in Lagos in the 1960s and gained fame through Fuji icon Ayinde Barrister. Love Azeez was a key figure who helped make it a significant part of Nigeria's culture.
Over his long career, he remained a strong presence in the industry and gained respect from fellow Fuji musicians and fans of traditional Yoruba music.
Known for his traditional vocal style and connection to the original Fuji sound, Love Azeez became popular with songs like “Ijapari,” “Barrister & Kollington’s Fight,” and “Alarape.”
In an interview with Kasnatysugar, the late singer shared that he started his career in Agege, Lagos, performing Wéré music before moving to Fuji.
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